The Bethany car show this year had an amazing turn out, lining both sides of the downtown block with many different makes and models. From sports cars to classic vintage models there was something for everyone’s taste.
Classic show
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Remembering Who We Are……15: More Sunken Roads?
•July 3, 2024•
by Janet Roney
I am convinced that the western branch of the Kaskaskia-Detroit Road, the most important French fur trade trail in central Illinois in the 1700s, crossed the Kaskaskia at Nelson Ford. It was the best Kaskaskia River ford between Cooks Mills and Shelbyville. No old maps show its precise route through the county, but bits and pieces of information lead to that conclusion. Read More
Sullivan’s annual Dash & Bash becomes another staple of summer fun
Group photo by Natasha Felter
SSMA car show
Pictured are SSMA club members (in no particular order) Joe Scribner, Eddie Davis, Kenny Davis, Tom Key, Chad Shain, Justin Wilson, Chris Davis, Marissa Davis. Not pictured: Richard Spencer, Kent Spencer, Dave Newby, Phil Banks, Andy Scribner, Dave Miller.
•June 12, 2024•
Since 2017, Sullivan has been actively planning and producing the annual Bash and Bash. The Dash and Bash is a family friendly day long event in Sullivan where fun is in the name. The event started bright and early at seven for the 5k run/walk registration for the race, which started just an hour later at eight. Closer to ten the car show registration opened and just thirty minutes later the Legion had a tent set up outside where food was served, lemonade shakeups were also opening at the same time. By this time it is 11, getting closer to lunch and with more people arriving another guest food option arrived. Pretzels from a pre-order pick-up were now available to be picked up inside the Legion. The afternoon was overall the best part of the whole day. Once it stuck noon, the beer tent was opened and DJ Iceman provided some of the crowds favorite music. The Duck Derby had a great go, there was a bit of a rough start with some wind issues and the ducks not wanting to all leave the designated area on launch. On the Sullivan Dash and Bash facebook page there is a past live video of the duck derby that happened on Saturday. Read More
“Bo” Wood Recreation Area boat ramp closed
•May 22, 2024•
The Bo Wood Recreation Area Boat Ramp will be closed May 22 - May 24. The closure will not allow access to Bo Wood Boat Ramp area. These closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Whitley Creek Ramp can be used as the alternative ramp for this area.
These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the public while contractor finalizes work.
The Corps of Engineers recognizes the impact of parking lot and ramp closures on the general public and apologizes for any inconveniences it may cause. For additional information, contact the Lake Shelbyville Project Office at (217) 774-3951.
Former Prairie Farms Dairy CEO Awarded Honor
•December 13, 2023•
In recognition of his lifetime of exemplary leadership and service in the agriculture industry, Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) honored Ed Mullins, former CEO of Prairie Farms Dairy, with the 2023 Charles B. Shuman Distinguished Service Award during the organization’s annual meeting in Chicago, Dec. 2-4. The award is the highest given by IFB.
Mullins began his career in the food industry in 1968 with Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company. During his 10 years with the company, Mullins was drafted into the U.S. Army and served 15 months in Southeast Asia and served as a military police officer.
After returning from the army, Mullins worked as general manager of PepsiCo in Marion for two years before joining Prairie Farms Dairy in 1980. There, he began a 42-year career, working up through the ranks and serving in many leadership positions before taking on the role of CEO in 2006. He was the company’s 4th CEO since its inception in 1938. Read More
Santa’s Little Helper Workshop 2023
photo by Crystal Reed
Santa’s Little Helper Workshop
Calvin Lawler works on a craft during the Santa’s Little Helper Workshop activities held at the Masonic Temple in Sullivan. Activities included Christmas crafts, cookie decorating, writing letters to Santa and refreshments. The event was free and offered by Dove, Inc.
photo by Crystal Reed
Christmas Fun
Alexis Rosine and Han Warren enjoy the activities in Santa’s Little Helper Workshop.
photo by Crystal Reed
Santa Letter Writing
Employees at Moultrie County Counseling volunteered at Santa’s Little Helper Workshop offering children the opportunity to write letters to Santa and coloring pages. Pictured are Mary Stutzman, Alexa Matthies and Alejandra Huerta.
photo by Crystal Reed
Helping Out at Santa Workshop
Molly Tenuto with Dove and her daughter Maddy helped out in Santa’s Little Helper Workshop prior to the Sullivan Christmas parade the evening of Friday, December 1.
photo by Crystal Reed
Visiting with Santa
Sawyer and Patsy Woodworth visit with Santa during the Sullivan Chamber and Economic Development’s Christmas activities on Friday, December 1.
Ambucs Halloween Parade 2023
photos by Crystal Reed
Ambucs Halloween Parade
The Sullivan Ambucs held their annual Halloween parade on the evening of Tuesday, October 31 on the square in Sullivan. Halloween parade winners were Shrek and Fiona-Rob and Michelle Young, Rainbow and Friends-Adah Ray-Allen, Lindsay Ray and John Paul Livergo, Spongebob and Friends- Maci Roggers, Wren Wall and Hannah Taylor, Skeleton Unicorn Inflatable-Charllttee Martin, The Loki Family-Zane, Kinsley, Beretta and Sam Black, The Chicken (Hey Hey from Moana)-Lydia Hayse, Lighted Elf-Hope Conner, Greek Goddess and God-Miriam and Simon Parri, Pirate-Koda Polley and Ghost Face from Scream-Trey Grimm.
Pritzker Administration Announces Small Business Grant Awards
•October 25, 2023•
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced the conclusion of the Back to Business (B2B) Restaurants, Hotels and Arts program with $156 million provided in relief funds. Through these three programs, nearly 4,000 grants went to businesses in over 500 cities, towns and localities in 95 counties across the state. Grantees in Moultrie County were Sullivan Marina and Campground, LLC in the amount of $10,452; Sidem, Inc doing business as Shooters Bar and Grill in the amount of $45,0000; Northend Pub and Grill, LLC in the amount of $50,000; Sol Del Mar II Inc. in the amount of $25,000 and The Little Theatre On The Square, Inc in the amount of $80,000. Read More
Obituaries 2-22-2023: Ronald Evans
Ronald Evans
Ronald Oniell Evans, 78, of Sullivan, passed away at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, February 19, 2023, at his home in Sullivan. Read More
Why is avenging so popular?
•July 20, 2022•
By Jim Baumann
NP Guest Writer
Jamie Smith is a voracious reader, notably of British mystery novels.
“I’ve been seeing ‘revenge’ used as a verb, and it always causes a me to stumble,” she wrote in an email. “I am expecting ‘avenge.’ But the other day I came to a screeching halt on ‘revenger.’ I’ve always thought that ‘avenge’ is a verb, with ‘avenger’ the person seeking ‘revenge.’
“If I’d seen this once I’d consider it an editing error, but being a mystery buff I’ve been seeing it more and more often in the newer novels. What is considered the current accepted usages of these words?”
Everyone loves a hero, Jamie. Read More